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"I was a gift that contained all the world's evils. I was opened out of curiosity and could never be closed again. Only one thing remained inside me when it was over. What am I?"
Answer
Pandora's Box
Explanation
In Greek mythology Pandora was given a box (originally a jar) and told never to open it. Curiosity overwhelmed her and when she opened it all the world's evils flew out. She managed to close it before the last thing escaped — Hope.
This is an easy riddle in the History category — Riddles about ancient civilisations, invention, and mythology.
Tags:mythologyclassichistory
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